Millions of giant spiders have invaded North Georgia since 2014, terrifying residents and spinning webs as thick as 10 feet (3 meters) deep. The bright-yellow Joro spider, (Trichonephila clavata), is an invasive species originating in East Asia.
The Joro is a non-native species, and how could this "invasion" of Georgia harm our ecosystem?
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a
Their webs catch pest species, decreasing insect caused illness in humans.
b
They will provide food for native bird species
c
They may outcompete native species and could lead to extinctions.
d
Just because they are creepy spiders- ewwww.
c
They may outcompete native species and could lead to extinctions.